CeFaan Kim
CeFaan also reported daily on the Black Lives Matter protests that followed the murder of George Floyd. He covered the 2020 presidential election recount in Pennsylvania, the Chelsea terrorist bombing and protests of President Trump's travel ban at JFK airport.
CeFaan has consistently reported on poverty within the AAPI community, including an exclusive report in 2016 on Asian-American seniors who were riding casino buses to help make ends meet and how the pandemic has impacted Chinatown in NYC.
Throughout the pandemic CeFaan has been at the forefront covering the rise of anti-Asian hate crimes, interviewing and telling the stories of countless victims. His reporting helped spark a national conversation on anti-Asian hate and changed how the NYPD investigates anti-Asian hate crimes.
He is the recipient of a national Edward R. Murrow Award for his coverage during the coronavirus pandemic, multiple Emmy awards including for his coverage during the BLM protests, and a regional Edward R. Murrow Award for his anti-Asian hate coverage.
CeFaan is also a veteran who served as a U.S. Army Reserve Sergeant. He is the former co-chair of the Asian American Journalists Association's Media Watch Committee and serves as an AAJA mentor.
CeFaan's Stories
Queens residents divided over concert noise at Forest Hills Stadium
At the iconic Forest Hills Stadium on Friday, thousands flocked to hear a world-famous DJ. You could feel the bass pulsing through the neighborhood - but some residents say that's the problem.
Protesters call for legalization of sex work amid prostitution crackdown
Just last week, "Operation Restore Roosevelt" was launched by Gov. Kathy Hochul and New York City Mayor Eric Adams in Jackson Heights, Elmhurst and North Corona, with the goal of addressing community concerns over prostitution.
Family of 4-year-old Harlem boy allegedly starved by parents blames children's services
Outside the agency's office in Brooklyn on Monday, family members said this is the fourth child to die in three months under Mayor Eric Adams' administration after families have called on the city for help.
Community on edge after suspect throws rock through church window in Chinatown
A community in Chinatown is on edge after a man allegedly tossed a rock through a stained-glass window of a historic church in Manhattan's Chinatown.
East Orange School District votes to lay off over 90 school staff positions
The decision represented a huge blow to students, parents and school staff members within the East Orange School District.
Family and friends hold vigil for man killed outside Queens NYCHA complex
Family and friends held a vigil on what would have been Rahsaun Williams' 40th birthday after he was shot and killed at the Pomonok Houses in Queens on Friday.
Nonprofit serving Chinatown to help support small businesses, preserve community
"Welcome to Chinatown" is lending its support to small businesses around Chinatown, which is systematically underfunded and under resourced.
Former Brooklyn bar owner accusing Ex-NYPD's Caban's brother, Mayor Adams aide of extortion
Shamel Kelly says he took video of more than 50 uniformed officers who repeatedly showed up to address a noise complaint at his Coney Island establishment.
Thousands protest against Iranian president ahead of his UN General Assembly address
Protesters covered the plaza with the faces of those they say have fallen for freedom.
Mayor Eric Adams holds roundtable with Jewish CUNY students to address antisemitism on campus
Some Jewish students at CUNY say antisemitism on campus is getting worse and they are calling on police to do more.